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TravelPod Member Reviews The Elms Newport

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kisom2 contributionsCorona, United StatesOct 19, 2013

Very easy to do the express tour. Beautiful grounds, easy to walk to. With your purchase you receive a discounted ticket to return within a year to tour any other mansion.
Exercise Level: Enjoyable walk from wharf to The Elms

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Exercise Level: Walking distance to tourist locations. Easy to walk to places of interest (0.5-1.5 miles, 2 miles max) and/or hop on the bus. Can walk to Thames Street for shopping or to the mansions. 1.5 miles to Cliff Walk from Thames Street. Cliff …

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